On Tue, 17 Dec 2002 07:43:17 GMT, (Tom Elliott)
wrote:
I've planted pumpkins and spaghetti squash in a reasonably large bed,
however I want to make sure that they stay within the boundaries of
this bed. I have seen pumpkins and squash go mad and take over a back
yard.

How do I `train' them to stay in this area? Is it safe to snip off
bits that are starting to stray?

Just do exactly that Tom. While you may reduce your crop a little from
not allowing them to spread, you will also encourage new growth on the
plant that my result in more pumpkins.

You can also pick up sections of the vins that are starting to stray
and redirect them back into the garden bed.
Tara